System and Method for Monitoring Ablation Size

a technology of ablation size and system, applied in the field of systems and methods, can solve the problems of large control requirements for non-invasive use of microwave energy and unwanted heating of healthy tissu

Active Publication Date: 2011-07-28
TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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[0011]The present disclosure also provides a method for monitoring tissue undergoing ablation. The method includes the initial step of transmitting microwave energy from a power source to a microwave antenna to form a tissue ablation zone. A step of the method includes monitoring one or more electrodes impedance along the microwave antenna as the tissue ablation zone forms. Triggering a detection signal when a predetermined electrode impedance is reached at the at least one electrode along the microwave antenna is another step of the method. The method includes adjusting the amount of microwave energy from the power source to the microwave antenna.

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However, this non-invasive procedure may result in the unwanted heating of healthy tissue.
Thus, the non-invasive use of microwave energy requires a great deal of control.

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[0023]Embodiments of the presently disclosed system and method are described in detail with reference to the drawing figures wherein like reference numerals identify similar or identical elements. As used herein and as is traditional, the term “distal” refers to the portion which is furthest from the user and the term “proximal” refers to the portion that is closest to the user. In addition, terms such as “above”, “below”, “forward”, “rearward”, etc. refer to the orientation of the figures or the direction of components and are simply used for convenience of description.

[0024]Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, and initially with reference to FIG. 1, a system for monitoring ablation size in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure is designated 10. A microwave antenna 12 operably couples to generator 100 and includes a controller 200 that connects to the generator 100 via a flexible coaxial cable 14. In this instance, generator 100 is configured to provide microwave energ...

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Abstract

A system for monitoring ablation size is provided. The system includes a power source including a microprocessor for executing one or more control algorithms. A microwave antenna is configured to deliver microwave energy from the power source to tissue to form an ablation zone. A plurality of spaced-apart electrodes is operably disposed along a length of the microwave antenna. The plurality of spaced-apart electrodes is disposed in electrical communication with one another and each of the plurality of spaced-apart electrodes has a threshold impedance associated therewith corresponding to the radius of the ablation zone.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present disclosure relates to systems and methods that may be used in tissue ablation procedures. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for monitoring ablation size during tissue ablation procedures in real-time.[0003]2. Background of Related Art[0004]In the treatment of diseases such as cancer, certain types of cancer cells have been found to denature at elevated temperatures (which are slightly lower than temperatures normally injurious to healthy cells). These types of treatments, known generally as hyperthermia therapy, typically utilize electromagnetic radiation to heat diseased cells to temperatures above 41° C. while maintaining adjacent healthy cells at lower temperatures where irreversible cell destruction will not occur. Procedures utilizing electromagnetic radiation to heat tissue may include ablation of the tissue.[0005]Microwave ablation procedures, e.g., such as those performed for menorrhag...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B18/18
CPCA61B18/18A61B18/1815A61B2018/00678A61B2018/1823A61B2018/00738A61B2018/00875A61B2018/00577A61B2018/00702
Inventor BRANNAN, JOSEPH D.
Owner TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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